Crete, GreeceAgia Pelagia
Castello Infinity Suites (Adults Only) & Callista Spa
Seaside plunge-pool suites
Agia Pelagia Crete, Greece
Opened
2021
Price
$$$
Rated for
Luxe Wellness DesignOutside the door
The house
Castello HotelsSeaside plunge-pool suites
There is no central pool scene here. Days unfold quietly around individual plunge pools, just steps from Agia Pelagia's sand.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
This is a luxury boutique hotel with a decided emphasis on privacy and tranquility — it’s an adults-only hotel, and its suites and maisonettes each come with a private plunge pool.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Agia Pelagia bay sits right outside, where waterfront tavernas line the sand less than half an hour from Heraklion.
The rooms
Split-level maisonettes separate sleeping quarters across two floors, and top suites look over the bay from private roof decks.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
The spa and gym
Treatments draw on cold-pressed olive oil and local sea salt, steps from a traditional sauna, Turkish hammam, and gym.
At the table
Galea Restaurant sits on an open terrace over the bay, serving Cretan dishes and local Greek wines.
How it began
Harry Kasmirlis opened his family's first Heraklion hotel in 1981, four decades before building these seaside suites.
Crete
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.